| Semester 1, 2022 Springfield On-campus | |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | USQ College |
| School or Department : | USQ College |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
Student language proficiency levels need to be benchmarked to internationally recognised and accredited English proficiency scales. This course develops students' capacity to prepare for and complete an online test of academic English, benchmarked to either a score of at least 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) or the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C1 level, to therefore enable students to prepare to meet future registration requirements of a range of professional disciplines. It also serves as a prerequisite for EUS1005 Language for 精东传媒app 2.
In this course, activities in English have been organised to develop students' capacity to integrate academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in an online test of academic English. In this course, special focus is given to developing the precision and efficiency of a students' English language skills to an advanced level through emphasis on grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and coherence and cohesion.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will:
- communicate with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that enables communication without strain for all interlocutors in an online English language test at an advanced level, benchmarked to at least 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C1 level
- comprehend the main ideas in complex texts on both concrete, abstract, and personally relevant technical topics in an online English language test at an advanced level, benchmarked to at least 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C1 level
- apply language flexibly and effectively for a range of purposes and topics in an online English language test at an advanced level, benchmarked to at least 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C1 level
- produce clear detailed text on a range of complex subjects and justify viewpoints on topical issues with little strain for all interlocutors in an online English language test at an advanced level, benchmarked to at least 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C1 level
- apply test taking strategies to complete both communicative and enabling skills test tasks in an online English language test at an advanced level, benchmarked to at least 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C1 level.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) preparation and strategies | 10.00 |
| 2. | English reading and listening development | 25.00 |
| 3. | English speaking and writing development | 25.00 |
| 4. | Academic English vocabulary and grammar development | 40.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
(These resources are also required for EUS1005 Language for 精东传媒app 2.)
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Weighting (%) |
|---|---|
| Final Closed Online Exam | 100 |